Former President Donald Trump has targeted several prominent law firms, including Paul Weiss, Skadden Arps, and Milbank, that were involved in investigations against him or worked with his political opponents. These firms reportedly faced pressure and threats from Trump, leading to criticism that they did not adequately resist his actions. Legal commentators have described the firms' responses as overly compliant and expressed concern about the chilling effect on legal advocacy when lawyers fear retribution for opposing the government. Despite Trump's executive orders against these law firms, legal experts note that he has lost in court challenges related to these measures and is expected to continue facing legal setbacks.